Questions & Answers about Dia kembali bekerja di kantor.
Does the word dia mean “he” or “she”? How do I specify gender?
Dia is gender-neutral and can mean “he” or “she.” To be explicit, add context:
- For a male: Dia (laki-laki/pria) kembali bekerja di kantor.
- For a female: Dia (perempuan/wanita) kembali bekerja di kantor.
- You can also use a name or job title, or the respectful pronoun beliau for someone you respect (e.g., a boss): Beliau kembali bekerja di kantor.
What tense is this? Is it past, present, or future?
Indonesian verbs don’t change form for tense. Context or time words show time. Examples:
- Past/has already: Dia sudah/telah kembali bekerja di kantor.
- Just now/recently: Dia baru kembali bekerja di kantor.
- Present (general): Dia kembali bekerja di kantor (sekarang).
- Future: Dia akan kembali bekerja di kantor (besok/mulai Senin).
What does kembali mean here?
Kembali can mean “again” or “back.” In Dia kembali bekerja di kantor, it means “(has) started working again” or “is back to working” at the office (resuming an activity).
What’s the difference between kembali bekerja di kantor and kembali ke kantor?